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NEO monitor receives global ATEX certification

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NEO Photo-ionization DetectorsmPower Electronics’ popular NEO Photo-Ionization Detector (PID) received ATEX certification Ex II 1G in November, which means it meets European Union qualifications for safety standards where hazardous gases present continuously. PID is widely used for monitoring Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Benzene in atmosphere.

ATEX stands for “atmospheres explosible” and covers equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive environments. Any equipment that is going to be sold in Europe must meet these standards. Equipment Group I, II and III is mining, surface industry and surface dust, respectively. Equipment Group 1, 2 or 3 stands for hazard present continuously, 10 to 100 hrs/annum or less than 10 to 100 hrs/annum. For example, customers shall not use monitors with Ex II 2G for applications where hazardous gases present continuously.

The NEO joins the UNI and UNI 321 monitors, which both received ATEX certification earlier this year.

Brent Yaschuk, VP of Sales and Marketing, said mPower is pleased that all of these monitors are now globally recognized with ATEX certification, which is similar to UL standards in the United States.

“Our team at mPower is thrilled to be able to offer our safety-focused products to a wider range of customers,” he said.

“Our NEO offers some of the best features, functions and benefits in the industry,” added Yaschuk. These features include:

  • multiple ranges of 0.01 – 5,000 ppm to 0.001 – 15,000 ppm
  • excellent response times of 3 sec for VOC
  • standard Bluetooth for wireless communication
  • 24-hour battery runtime with our LI-ION battery
  • a rugged USB Micro charger design, which will virtually charge anywhere in the world

Also, with our standard carry case and room to carry your calibration bottle with your instrument, the price for the NEO – PPM is very attractive at $2,900 USD

“The NEO is very much in demand because it is one of the most advanced handheld VOC monitors available for parts per billion detection,” said Yaschuk. “The NEO also comes in a benzene-specific version that detects benzene in just 45 seconds which can make all the difference when seconds matter.”

If you would like more information, please contact us at 1.866.mPower7 or email info@mpowerinc.com.

mPower Electronics Inc.

UNI Ozone Monitors Used in Corona Virus Disinfection

Currently there is much interest in using UV and ozone generators to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 disease. Hospitals and businesses are treating entire patient rooms, offices, and other workspaces during off hours while no one is permitted to enter the rooms. During ozone treatment, concentrations over 20 ppm are recommended by generator manufacturers for adequate disinfection. UV light kills viruses directly, but may generate some ozone as a by-product. Workers using batch equipment sterilizers, where several thousand ppm of ozone may be applied, also need protection. Ozone is highly toxic to humans, and therefore UNI ozone monitors are being employed to ensure that residual ozone has decomposed or ventilated before employees can re-enter the workspace safely. Ozone has an 8-hour TWA exposure limit of about 0.07 ppm in many countries including most of Europe. In the US, the ACGIH makes the following 8-hour TWA recommendations:

  • 0.05 ppm for heavy work
  • 0.08 ppm for moderate work
  • 0.10 ppm for light work
  • no more than 0.20 ppm for any 2 continuous hours.

The UNI Ozone monitor has a resolution of 0.01 ppm and can measure up to 5 ppm ozone with a response time of 60 seconds, making this small, low-cost unit convenient and accurate for protection of the workforce.

23 April 2020

mPower Electronics Inc.

mPower Electronics' Updates on CoVid-19

In order to meet urgent needs for public health and worker safety, our dedicated staff continues processing purchase orders as essential tasks, and makes timely shipments from our offices in Pasadena, TX and Santa Clara, CA. The state governments of California and Texas have ordered citizens to stay at home in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak. While these two offices are locked down during normal business hours, we will accommodate critical pickups if advanced arrangements are agreed in compliance with the pandemic gather rules.

In addition, our Shanghai factory has been shipping orders globally since the 1st week of February 2020, and has been running at a full capacity since early March.

We are very grateful to our loyal customers for giving us business, and would like to thank our employees for keeping it going in such a severe pandemic period.

Let us stay safe, healthy and strong!

mPower Electronics Team